The Work Truck Show 2010 runs March 10-12 at America's Center in St. Louis. The 46th Annual National Truck Equipment Association Convention and educational sessions take place March 9. The show features many environmentally friendly technologies, with The Green Truck Summit on March 9-10 and events such as the GreenTruck Ride-and-Drive.

Following are examples of the event's new products and innovations. Booth numbers were correct at time of publication.

Deter theft with an inexpensive new security collar for fuel transfer tanks. This device secures a GPI fuel transfer pump mounted on a tank or barrel; it also works for vent caps. The synthetic polymer material stands up to all kinds of weather. The security collar accepts standard Master or Master 40 locks. Great Plains Industries. 800-835-0113. www.gpi.net Booth #579

Load multiple carts

A split retention ramp is now available for Models 85 and 89 steel platform model rail gates with standard power open and closure. Integrated into the platform, the split retention ramp is 12 in. deep and adds 5 in. of loading depth. Its lightweight aluminum design makes the ramp easy to operate. The drop-lock design allows easy storage, retention, and ramp positioning. Tommy Gate Co. 800-543-8428. www.tommygate.com Booth #1273

The Smith Light is a safe and weatherproof, self-contained Portable Area Illumination System. Two LED light heads provide 1480 lumens each. They extend up from a rugged ABS shell and tilt to enhance light in the work area. A sealed, rechargeable battery lasts up to six hours with both light heads; up to 12 hours with one. Golight Inc. 800-557-0098. www.golight.com Booth #670

Control diesel exhaust

The Series UR7000 Urea Dispensing Reel aides the servicing and dispensing of urea onboard systems for late-model diesel engines. Urea is the only technology available that removes enough nitrogen oxide from diesel exhaust to comply with strict new U.S. limits for 2010. Reelcraft Industries Inc. 800-444-3134. www.reelcraft.com Booth #2871

Power on demand

Generate AC power with a truck-mounted, mobile AC power generation system. The 12 or 15kW model systems use the truck's transmission power take-off gear, not its electrical system, to create a mobile power station. The system mounts between a truck's frame rails, and operates without brushes to replace. Real Power, Div. of Contour Hardening Inc. 877-670-7325. www.realacpower.com Booth #4210